This is the BEST dentist practice I have ever been to. The office polite, friendly and on top of…read moreany insurance question or relaying message to provider. The dentists ..Dr Kitto, his daughter .. new provider ( forgot name) :( hygienists , amazing, caring, helpful ! I had genuine fear of dental work of ANY kind, the staff and providers go out of way to make me comfortable !! 10/10 recommend.. would give higher rating if possible !!!

Absolutely the worst office staff I have ever dealt with. Always a long wait time for my daughters…read more We are cash pay and they do not communicate about cost before hand and take it upon themselves to sneak in extra charges. Today they canceled my daughter's appointment because I was out of cell signal to answer their calls. The manager refused to accommodate or offer a discount for the next visit. I also had to get transportation just to get her there to find out the appointment was canceled on us.

This place has really gone down hill. Been going here since Dr.Sam's ran it. Now it's time to find…read moresomewhere else! Customer service isn't too high on the priority list here. Scheduling appointments seem to be difficult as well.

I used to come here when it was Vilma Sam's (literally 14 years) and this place Upcharges like…read morecrazy. Literally cancelled 4 cleanings within a span of 8 months and charged me for one as a no show. Now I have to go in and fix the issue. Also upcharged me for a wisdom tooth without telling me there will be extra costs. Vilma would never lmao.

1/29/26 update -…read more Today, I paid for, out of pocket, and received Invisalign from a local orthodontist. Emile waked mentioned in his reply, "two faces to the same story" yet he used emails from himself as reference but did he include my emails in the reply? Our communication was via email so what did he mean when he commented about how I communicated pertaining to phone calls?

Dr. Waked put in three teeth that fell out within 3 weeks. 5,000.00 dollars spent. He said I broke…read morethem. How do three implants and crowns break in three weeks? Poor workmanship! He did not say let me fix the problem. Never heard from him. Now spending another 5,000.00 to get it done right! Very Upset!

The quality of care is excellent, and I have always had a good experience with the office…read morepersonnel. I schedule regular care within them and I get my cleanings from them.

I had a crown put in. Dentist wouldn't numb my crown area anymore & he kept doing work on crown &…read moreit hurt so bad! I put my hand up & he just said almost finished, but it wasn't soon enough! He sure did make it miserable for me. So he continued with me being in great pain!. Also when she was fitting me for my temporary crown it felt like she didn't know what she was doing. She fitted it so many times & one of the times it had to be taken out & felt like she was having a hard time taking it out to redo! It felt horrible! When I came back they still had to shape crown in place & it was painful again, & he kept going til eventually got it in place, wow it hurt so much! I have left dentist I was only with them 6 months! Terrible experience!!!

My husband and I were looking for a dentist and we found the very Best!!…read moreDr Nima Mashhoon at Modern Smiles on College Dr in Santa Maria is outstanding! He is so understanding to our financial situation and he went beyond expectations to help . I needed several fillings and possibly root canals. Dr Nima worked with me and could repair my teeth without any root canals, he is caring and gentle , I never felt any pain! I highly recommend him to all my friends and family The office staff is friendly and the entire team is great! We actually feel like family when we are there!

The Modern Smile Dentistry staff is friendly & professional. They do send out reminders of…read moreappointments. The dental hygienist was very helpful & informative. And Dr. Mashhoon was very friendly, professional and thorough and caring for my dental needs. Makes you feel comfortable also. I highly recommend this place.

I like to begin by saying staff is amazing. Every one working there definitely belongs in the…read morepeople business. Elizabeth, the young wonderful receptionist always greets me with a Colgate smile from ear to ear and a warm hello. So gorgeous, it makes me want to come back just to see it. If smiles like hers is what I'm in for when my work is done; I'm definitely looking forward to the completed job. Alondra, and all the other young ladies hard at work here make this place feel as if a welcoming committee has been scouted by Dr. Hobie, who by all means is more than a professional. His work ethics are skills to be admired, when it comes to professional attitude, patience, tactical approach and care towards his patients; he has not missed yet. I been there several times and as allergic to pain that I am, he takes the cake when it comes to making going to the dentist seem like a walk in the park. And this is coming from someone who would rather take a bullet than going to the dentist, they terrify me. Dr. Hobie though, and those dynamic members of his team, are not only beautiful, but professional in every sense of the word. I really admire his and their dedication, understanding, and commitment when it comes to their patients. The quality by which they operate this office make should be the motto by which all these other family practices operate. Thank you Dr. Hobie, and thank you beautiful gals.

Long wait times. Less than accommodating staff. They are not prepared to complete the job when you…read moreshow up for your appointment.

I was referred by a friend of mine to go see this doctor, and it was very very sketchy to say the…read moreleast. The dentist who saw me had a very thick accent, and I could not understand her whatsoever. Which is fine, but when it comes to one's health, I want to know what the person is saying CLEARLY. The receptionist who helped me was not friendly at all, and she was very stern on me paying their 50 dollar fee at the beginning of my consult. The people helping the dentist looked lost and confused the entire time. I guess I should of just went off the look of the office and it's appearance, it looked pretty beat up and not clean. I do not recommend this place at all, take your business elsewhere and avoid this place like the plague.

If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. The Dr is incredibly unprofessional. She DOES NOT like…read moreanyone questioning her...especially about their insurance fraud that is going on there. This place should be shut down.

I relocated to the central coast in 2023 after retiring from the SF Bay area;…read moreI had an excellent dentist there for 20+ and missed her expertise; Due to my new location and new dental plan, I tried 2 other dentists in past 2 years: both were OK, but one practiced solo with (no other dental tech assisting) and the other was referred to me but, but after I visited, I was told the actual work I needed to have done was going to be done by someone else in her practice (who I could find NO information about....) -Another dentist referred to me by some other friends was "in network" with my dental plans, but was not accepting new patients... -THEN (finally).... ANOTHER friend referred me to Bauer Dental; I did a lot of research and was impressed by their website and the technology they utilize in their practice. I set up a consult from their website, got a consultation appointment set up rather quickly, and got to meet with both dentists, Dr. Bauer and Dr. Sivo to discuss a treatment plan. I should note that they are "out of network" for most dental plans, and they did explain the costs of their treatment and options for payment plans. My decision to choose Bauer dental was based on the professionalism I experienced from my initial visit, where I met with the dentist, their office staff, and dental tech, Jose, who performed X-rays and scans. I honestly did not like the options for some of the other "in network" options offered by my dental plan. DENTAL APPOINTMENT SUMMARY: -I just had 3 cavities repaired and a replacement crown put in by Dr. Sivo, and the experience was aabsolutely painless and the work looks and feels great. Dr Sivo, and his dental technician, Alex, explained everything and answered all my questions. They have the technology to make a dental crown in their office (and since I had these types of dental crowns previously, I never wanted to go back to having a temporary crown for 2-3 weeks, and then to having to have a return for the final fitment of the permanent crown). The entire visit, including the buildup and placement of the new crown, took only 2.5 hours. I was not rushed, and neither were they- It just seemed to go that smoothly and efficiently. IN SUMMARY: Frankly, I did probably end up choosing (by FAR) the most expensive option of all the previously offices I mentioned; However, I don't recommend looking for the "cheapest" option when choosing a dentist; I do recommend doing a LOT of research. I have (unfortunately) needed a lot of work done over the decades (I am 65) and I believe in paying for high quality dental care by dentist with extensive education and training. Bauer Dental exceeded my expectations for a high tech dental office They seem to be most advanced dental office I have ever visited, utilizing the latest digital technology and high end equipment, operated by their well-trained team, and I have lived in over a dozen cities around the U.S. If this type of practice appeals to your standards, I do recommend Bauer Dental. Also, They do offer options for different types of flexible payment plans, if needed.

I'm pretty much in shock with the amount of money it cost to have two crowns glued back on…read more I had two crowns that were joined together on my top previously finished implants by a dentist in Fresno and they popped off together. Called Bauer this morning, and while they advertised first visit free, I was charged $340 as it was a last minute appointment. Okay, I needed it done so, I agreed. I brought the teeth with me and after a full evaluation, they said the gluing on would be $690!! What was I to do? I needed the teeth on and while I visibly was shocked, I agreed. Yes, $1030 later, I walked out of there with a future plan and the price but I'm still reeling with what I just paid them!! They sort of grossly overpriced themselves for me to go back. Yes, everyone is really nice and the office is beautiful, but I just wanted the tooth glued back on and I'm so shocked by the charges, I doubt I will have them do further work. Too high of an overhead, too many people working there and I should have listened to my gut instinct on the phone this morning. I have never in my life been gouged like this to have a 10 minute process done, I should've left and bought my own dental glue. Literally, I'm sick to my stomach!!